luxury houses for sale Midi Pyrénées, France (page 30)

Situated in a privileged environment, this superb contemporary single-story property of approximately 207 m² immediately charms with its generous volumes and the quality of its amenities.The entrance opens onto a magnificent living space bathed in light, consisting of a spacious warm living room with a wood stove, extended by a modern and perfectly equipped open kitchen. A mezzanine overlooks this space and offers an ideal place for an office or relaxation area.The sleeping area has been designed for the comfort of the whole family. It includes a master suite with a dressing room and private bathroom, as well as three additional bedrooms, a shower room, and two independent toilets. A pantry and a laundry room complete the functional spaces of the house.Outside, the amenities fully invite you to enjoy the sweet way of life: summer kitchen with toilet, large friendly terrace equipped with a bioclimatic pergola.The outbuildings include a double garage, a converted workshop, and a car shelter, offering multiple storage or layout possibilities.The whole property flourishes on a magnificent landscaped plot of 1,800 m², featuring a saltwater pool with technical room, in a calm and privileged setting.A property combining comfort, elegance, and quality of life.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Ideally situated in a lush green setting between Lavaur, Castres and Revel, this 19th-century property, offering nearly 400m² of living space, enjoys breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. It features 8 en-suite bedrooms, 2 living rooms (one of which is 90m²), a secure swimming pool, and a 65m² guest house... Everything is designed for a peaceful life with family and friends. The roofs are in very good condition, and a wood pellet boiler is installed. Set on nearly 6 hectares of paths, meadows and woodland, you can keep animals thanks to a small stable and an open paddock. A lovely fish pond has been built alongside the very large covered terrace, which is shaded in summer and bright in winter. Finally, a barn with exposed timber beams will provide the perfect setting for festive meals, or make an ideal garage for your classic cars. Some refurbishment to suit your tastes will be required, but your haven of peace is here! REF/ AS3-5948 Midi Pyrénées Sotheby's International Realty - Phone: 05.63.58.36.92

Just 25 minutes from Toulouse and only 5 minutes from the motorway, nestled between unspoiled countryside and a vibrant village with all amenities within walking distance, this remarkable 17th-century estate unfolds the full nobility of its history in the heart of nearly 4.5 hectares of landscaped grounds. Built in 1650, this distinguished property captivates from the very first glance with its elegant and authentic architecture. A picturesque driveway lined with umbrella pines leads to the residence, setting the tone for what lies beyond. Its inner courtyard, original fireplaces, majestic 17th-century double doors, terracotta floors, and twin brick towers tell the story of centuries of beautifully preserved regional heritage. Bathed in natural light thanks to its dual-aspect rooms, the property offers more than 645 sqm of living space spread across several beautifully appointed living areas. The main residence, approximately 440 sqm in size, features two reception rooms, a warm and inviting dining room, a billiard room, and four superb bedroom suites, complemented by two antechambers that further enhance the elegance and refinement of the home. Designed to accommodate family and guests in complete comfort and independence, two additional dwellings complement the estate. The first, adjoining the main house and capable of being either connected or entirely independent, offers approximately 120 sqm with a living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms. The second, located within the courtyard, provides a further 85 sqm of accommodation including a living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms. Outside, the park exudes a peaceful and majestic atmosphere. The 13-metre swimming pool, conceived as a natural basin blending seamlessly into the landscape, invites relaxation and contemplation. A large covered terrace provides welcome shade during the summer months, while a charming summer lounge creates the perfect setting for entertaining and enjoying long evenings outdoors. Meticulously maintained and equipped with a central heating system powered by a heat pump, the property is presented in excellent overall condition, a rare quality for a residence of this period. Located within immediate reach of schools, shops, public transport, an 18-hole golf course, and major road connections, this discreet and exceptional address combines the prestige of a historic estate with modern comfort and the timeless French art of living. A truly rare property, destined for lovers of exceptional homes, where every stone tells a story and every view inspires serenity.

Exceptional architect-designed house – Desirable Port Sud neighborhoodIn the highly sought-after Port Sud neighborhood, discover this magnificent architect-designed house with rare features, designed to offer an elegant, comfortable, and accessible living environment.With a surface area of approximately 340 m², this property captivates from the very first moments with its generous volumes, brightness, and the quality of its fittings. Compliant with PMR standards and equipped with an elevator, it perfectly combines modernity, comfort, and practicality.On the ground floor, you will be charmed by a superb living room bathed in light, including a spacious living-dining area open to a convivial kitchen. A magnificent fireplace enhances the whole space and creates a warm atmosphere, ideal for sharing beautiful moments with family or friends.The sleeping area offers a large bedroom with a dressing room and a spacious shower room, as well as a second bedroom that opens onto a pleasant veranda facing the garden, a true invitation to relaxation.Upstairs, an elegant mezzanine can accommodate a billiards area, an office, or a reading corner depending on your desires. You will also enjoy an intimate terrace with no overlooking neighbors, perfect for savoring beautiful days in complete tranquility.This level also includes two additional bedrooms, a stunning bathroom, as well as a second living area with a lounge, dining room, and kitchen. An ideal layout for creating an independent apartment, hosting family and friends, or developing a complementary business activity.Outside, the charm continues with a magnificent enclosed garden of over 1,400 m², suitable for a pool, carefully landscaped to fully enjoy every season. Two terraces allow you to follow the sun throughout the day.Regarding features: garage with laundry room, cellar, and an independent room that could perfectly suit a professional activity or a telecommuting space.A rare property in the sector, where every detail has been considered to offer comfort, serenity, and quality of life.A true gem to discover without delay.Laetitia Pinel & Sébastien LangloisFees charged to the sellerThis real estate advertisement has been written under the editorial responsibility of Ms. LaetitiaP, commercial agent (EI registered at the commercial court of Castres under number RSAC 885 168 849)Agency reference: 15003This description has been automatically translated from French.

On the outskirts of Lourdes, in a calm and green setting, this house designed by architect André Pavlovsky is a true haven of peace. The ground floor offers large, bright living spaces opening onto a lovely terrace with a pool and jacuzzi. It also includes a night area with a master bedroom, its dressing room and bathroom, and a second bedroom with a shower room. The first floor comprises three beautiful bedrooms with balconies, a bathroom, a large play/sport room, and a fourth bedroom. Finally, a wine cellar, laundry room, and technical room are fitted in the basement. A large double garage is attached to the house. The property benefits from a large wooded park and is located just a few minutes' walk from Lake Lourdes and its strolls. There is the possibility of purchasing an adjacent plot of land of approximately 1200m2 as a complement. AFI Conseil, an agency specialized in supporting demanding clients, suggests a visit to this exceptional property! Mandate number 481. The fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Contact Yolande BENS at 06 63 02 47 13 - [email protected]. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: 'www.georisques.gouv.fr'.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Exceptional house in the historic heart of AlbiIdeally located just a few steps from the covered market square, in the very heart of the historic center of Albi, this remarkable 19th-century home elegantly embodies the perfect blend of historic charm and resolutely contemporary features.\n\nFrom the entrance, the tone is set: spectacular volumes, noble materials, and a refined atmosphere give this place an absolutely unique character.\n\nThe first floor reveals sumptuous reception spaces. An open kitchen with a dining area of 84 m², bathed in light, invites conviviality and moments of sharing. In its extension, a living room of 90 m² with remarkable volumes offers an ideal setting for hosting with elegance. These living spaces naturally extend to the outside thanks to two terraces, one covered and the other open-air, creating a true art of living in the heart of the city.\n\nThe sleeping area offers five spacious bedrooms, each with its own shower room and dressing area.\n\nThe amenities complete this rare property: a large garage that can accommodate up to three vehicles, a functional laundry room, a boiler room, an intimate cinema room, a character wine cellar, a wellness area, and a fully renovated indoor swimming pool, a true haven of relaxation.\n\nWithin the episcopal city classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, this property benefits from a privileged location, in immediate proximity to iconic places, while offering remarkable tranquility. A unique property, intended for clients seeking prestige, volume, and an unparalleled living environment.\n\nFor any further information or to arrange a private visit, please contact us without delay.\n\nFees included of 4% VAT to be borne by the buyer. Price excluding fees €1,250,000. Energy class C, Climate class C Estimated amount of annual energy expenses for standard use: between €6,700.00 and €9,200.00 for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (subscriptions included). Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Georisques website: georisques.gouv.fr.\n\nYour advisor L'Agencerie - Albi: Real estate advisor - Jenni RAYNAUD\nLicense T 81012025000000007\nRCP Galian - 127100479This description has been automatically translated from French.

iad France - Fabrice Robert offers you: **Exceptional Residence in Labastide-du-Haut-Mont - A Gem of Luxury and History**In the heart of a preserved natural environment of Haut-Quercy, 40 minutes from Figeac and Aurillac, this remarkable estate, carefully renovated, offers a rare living environment, blending architectural authenticity, comfort, and serenity. Located at the end of a private cul-de-sac, the property consists of several fully restored old buildings made with high-quality materials, with a total usable area of approximately 1500 m², including 600 m² of living space, set in a natural park of 4 hectares of meadows and woods bordered by a stream.The historic residence (1634) is the true heart of the estate, this character home dating from the 17th century develops around 200 m² of living space. It offers a bright living room with a fireplace, a kitchen, and a bedroom on the ground floor. A magnificent wooden spiral staircase leads to the first floor where there is a vast suite of about 80 m² comprising a bedroom, living room, dressing room, and shower room. A superb vaulted wine cellar completes this authentic charm ensemble.The renovated longère, an old typical stone forage barn, now houses: a workshop on the garden level, two independent gîtes of 80 m² and 100 m², each with a terrace, and an additional space of about 100 m² offering great development potential.The farmhouse, currently used as the main residence of the owners, develops around 200 m² of living space and harmoniously integrates with the architectural ensemble.FEATURES TO NOTE-Traditional framework-Roofing of all outbuildings recent-PVC/wood double-glazed windows-Electric roller shutters-Stone tiling-Heating system oil/floor heating/radiators/wood stove-Spring water-Individual sanitation-Linky meterOutbuildings: An old sheepfold on two levels of approximately 130 m² each, with a new roof and reinforced floor, allows for various uses, including a garage for collection vehicles or a future development space.Outdoors: The estate benefits from a privileged natural environment:-8 hectares of land, of which 6 are adjoining-Fenced meadows suitable for accommodating animals (horses, alpacas, sheep...)-Pool 12m x 4.80m with a depth of 1.65m-Unobstructed view of the surrounding countryside-Absolute calm and preserved nature-Bread ovenWater supply can be ensured by spring or by the network.A place with multiple possibilities.This estate is ideal for various projects:-Tourist accommodation activity with three operational gîtes,-Shared housing or family project,-Charming equestrian or agricultural property,-Character residence in the heart of nature.A rare property, combining heritage, space, and quality renovation in one of the most preserved landscapes of Haut-Quercy.Don't wait any longer and contact me to arrange a visit!!!Agency fees are the responsibility of the seller. A valid piece of identification will be requested at the visit, in accordance with Article L.561-5 of the Monetary and Financial Code. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed, including the legal obligation of clearing, is available on the Géorisques site: http://www.georisques.gouv.fr. This real estate advertisement has been drafted under the editorial responsibility of Mr. Fabrice Robert, independent real estate agent (without holding funds), sales agent of SAS I@D France registered at the RSAC of Aurillac under number 914719786, holder of the real estate canvassing card on behalf of I@D France SAS.This description has been automatically translated from French.

Elegant renovated Lauragais farmhouse – 30 minutes from Toulouse and 10 minutes from Villefranche-de-Lauragais. Just minutes from the motorway and amenities, discover this authentic, fully renovated Lauragais farmhouse, offering over 500 m² of living space in an exceptional setting. Combining old-world charm with high-quality contemporary features, this property captivates with its generous proportions and warm atmosphere. Upon entering, a vast living room with a cathedral ceiling opens onto a welcoming and fully equipped kitchen, bathed in light thanks to its large windows opening onto the terrace and garden. A central wood-burning stove enhances the unique character of this living space. A spacious entrance hall, a laundry room, a pantry, and a separate toilet complete this level. A self-contained apartment on the ground floor provides privacy for family, friends, or guests. For added convenience, the house includes a double garage and a carport for a campervan. Upstairs, a spacious mezzanine, converted into a relaxation area, billiards room, and office, leads to four large bedrooms, including a master suite with an en-suite bathroom. A second, separate bathroom completes this sleeping area. An adjoining workshop offers further potential for development to suit your needs. Situated on a fully fenced one-hectare plot, the property enjoys a peaceful and private setting with breathtaking panoramic views of the Pyrenees. The exterior invites relaxation: a large terrace, a bright veranda, a swimming pool, and even horse stables for equestrian enthusiasts. This exceptional residence, combining comfort, authenticity, and serenity, would be ideal for a family seeking space and nature, as well as for a gîte or bed and breakfast project. A true haven of peace, a rare find in this area. Les honoraires sont à la charge du vendeur. Les informations sur les risques auxquels ce bien est exposé sont disponibles sur le site Géorisques : www. georisques. gouv. fr. ** ENGLISH SPEAKERS: please note that Capifrance has an international department that can help with translations. To see our range of 20,000 properties for sale in France, please visit our Capifrance website directly. We look forward to finding your dream home!

In the municipality of PUYGOUZON, nestled in a peaceful and green setting, this superb residence of approximately 280 m² impresses with its clever architecture, combining brightness and harmony of spaces. The 84 m² dedicated to the main living area offers a spacious and bright living room, ideal for convivial moments with family or friends. The fully equipped, modern, and functional kitchen perfectly complements this living space. The layout of this house is designed for comfort and practicality. It has five spacious bedrooms, including two master suites with private bathrooms, an office for teleworking or personal use, as well as a laundry room and a pantry offering rare spaces. The advantages of this property do not stop there. A garage and outbuildings allow for many projects. You can thus arrange guest rooms or transform the outbuildings into two T2 apartments with separate entrances, generating significant potential. Outside, the house has a private terrace and a pool with no overlooking, ensuring you moments of absolute relaxation in a calm and privileged environment. A rare gem on the market, a true favorite guaranteed! On the technical side, this property is equipped with quality features: oil heating, wooden joinery with double glazing, wooden shutters, and solar panels for the water heater, ensuring both comfort and energy efficiency. Do not miss this unique opportunity to acquire this exceptional house. For more information and to arrange a visit, contact us. Fees are the responsibility of the seller. Energy class D, Climate class D Estimated annual energy expenses for standard use: between €3600.00 and €4910.00 for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 (subscriptions included). Information about the risks this property is exposed to is available on the Georisques website: georisques.gouv.fr. This property is offered to you by a commercial agent (Individual business). Your advisor L'Agencerie - Albi: Alice JOLY Commercial agent (Individual business)This description has been automatically translated from French.

10 km from the Capitol, heading southwest, EURIM Immobilier offers you this superb property. Close to all amenities, this charming late 18th-century mansion boasts 352 m² of living space spread over 2 levels. You will discover 10 main rooms, numerous reception areas, and 5 bedrooms. Attached to the house are many outbuildings: wine cellars, a barn, an orangery, a kennel, and an aviary, covering approximately 310 m². Additionally, there is a swimming pool and two wells. The entire estate stretches over a centenary park of more than 7,000 m², enclosed by walls.This description has been automatically translated from French.

If you are looking for a change of scenery and nature, this little corner of Switzerland nestled in the Sabarthès massif will surely seduce you? Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a magnificent panoramic view overlooking 3 hectares of beautiful meadows bordered by a variety of trees. The property includes a riding arena, two outbuildings--one a renovated barn and the other a stable with hay storage on the upper floor--a decorative spring-fed pond, an orchard with diverse tree species, and a vegetable garden. The house, spread over 3 levels, comprises: On the ground floor: a fully equipped kitchen with a central island and a large dining area. The living area comprises a bright living room with a central fireplace and a second living room with an open fireplace. A toilet is also located on this level. A pantry, laundry room, and boiler room include a tack room. A south-facing terrace runs the length of the house and features a barbecue. For the sleeping area, on the first floor, you will arrive at a landing and a corridor serving 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a separate toilet. Above the boiler room, also on the first floor, is a large space with exposed beams to create a relaxation area or a future library. A staircase leads to the second and final floor, providing access to a dormitory where you will have the option of setting up a separate sanitary area. Quality and amenities will not be lacking in this characterful property with exposed stone, a roof made according to the rules of the art in slate, oak beams and parquet floors, renovated facade and exterior walls? This property is a gem for lovers of altitude and fresh air!

31200 TOULOUSE – Toulouse Gabardie / Argoulets sector – Magnificent contemporary villa with swimming pool and large grounds. Located in the northeast of Toulouse, just steps away from the ring road access and in a calm, residential environment, this contemporary villa offers 275 m² of living space with beautiful surfaces and excellent quality renovation. Set on a rare plot of over 1523 m², it combines modern comfort, bright spaces, and quality amenities. On the ground floor: A welcoming entrance leading to a spacious living room with an insert fireplace, including a dining area and a convivial lounge corner. A recent 36 m² kitchen, open and perfectly equipped, extended by a pantry-laundry. An office, a bedroom with a shower room, and functional spaces complete this level. Upstairs: Four beautiful air-conditioned bedrooms with integrated storage, including a master suite with a private terrace, dressing room, and shower room. Two additional shower rooms and a total of three WCs. Outside: A landscaped and maintained plot, hard to find in the city. Bromine swimming pool with a secure mobile terrace. A second convivial terrace is adjacent to the living room and kitchen. Storage outbuilding with a covered parking space - automatic gate. Additional amenities: Reversible air conditioning throughout the house. High-quality aluminum double glazing, electric shutters. Recent roofing and insulation (4 years). Gas heating and air conditioning for optimal comfort and low consumption. This spacious villa is ideal for a family seeking a privileged living environment, with proximity to schools (private 1 km away), shops, and quick access to Toulouse city center and L'Union. Must see quickly, a Matterport PRO virtual tour is available (upon request by phone or after the visit). For agencies, I remain open to inter-agency collaboration on this property, only with properly qualified clients... Contact your AXO - L'immobilier Actif Agent at 06 10 82 41 48, Sebastien LEQUEU (EI) Commercial Agent RSAC 442.515.284 Toulouse. More information at www.axo.immo (ref. 85002120907). Price includes VAT and fees charged to the seller including VAT. Information on the risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website: https://www.georisques.gouv.fr/This description has been automatically translated from French.

An Elegant and Ecologically-Conscious Gascon Farmhouse with Exceptional Interiors and Landscaped Grounds Nestled in the heart of a charming village in the Gascony region, this exquisite farmhouse offers a rare blend of traditional character and contemporary refinement. Set within beautifully landscaped gardens of just over half a hectare, the property presents a serene and private retreat, meticulously renovated to the highest of standards. Approached via a gravelled driveway and electric gates, the property opens onto manicured grounds and handsome stone barns, which provide extensive garaging, storage, and workshop space. Solar panels discreetly installed atop the outbuildings deliver energy efficiency while enhancing the home’s environmental credentials. The principal residence has undergone a comprehensive transformation, blending original architectural features with sophisticated design elements. A dramatic entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the home, where light-filled, open-plan living spaces are unified by elegant terre cuite flooring throughout the ground level. To the left of the hall lies a generous dual-aspect study, ideal for home working. To the right, the formal reception room features bespoke shelving and a contemporary wood-burning insert, creating a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere. The heart of the home is the superbly appointed kitchen, fitted with sleek Leicht cabinetry, granite work surfaces, illuminated display units, and a central island. Beyond, a secondary kitchen and laundry area offer further practicality, complete with a freestanding range and American-style fridge, and providing direct access to the gardens and pool area. A spacious informal living room lies beyond, centred around a monumental stone fireplace. This room also houses a climate-controlled, glass-fronted wine cellar—an exceptional feature for the discerning oenophile—and opens onto the rear façade via full-height sliding doors. Also located on the ground floor is a stylish cloakroom and a beautifully proportioned guest bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom. The upper floor is accessed via a central staircase, which rises to a thoughtfully designed landing with integrated, concealed storage and backlit alcoves, ideal for art or sculpture. The home’s sophisticated colour palette—muted greys accented by black and natural tones—continues seamlessly throughout this level. The principal suite is accessed via a private corridor flanked by a fully fitted dressing room and culminating in a tranquil bedroom and luxurious en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are located to the south of the house, one of which benefits from its own en-suite facilities. A dedicated cinema/games room—complete with space for a golf simulator and extensive fitted storage—completes the accommodation, offering flexible leisure or family space. Externally, a generous rear terrace provides an idyllic setting for al fresco dining or evening sundowners, overlooking the stylish decked pool area and surrounding gardens. This distinguished home offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a beautifully crafted residence in one of South-West France’s most picturesque settings, perfect as a permanent residence or a luxurious country retreat.

In the heart of the sought-after commune of Castelmaurou, just a few minutes from Toulouse, this exceptional property offers a rare living environment, combining calm, nature, and immediate proximity to the Toulouse metropolis. Built on a superb plot of approximately 5,000 m², the property benefits from a privileged and preserved environment. The outdoors have been designed for relaxation and conviviality, with an elegant pool, ideal for leisure moments. Upon entering, the main house is appealing with its generous volumes and fluid organization. The ground floor is organized around a vast open living space, where each area naturally finds its place: living room, dining room, and fully equipped modern kitchen, creating a warm and bright reception area. This level also features a magnificent master suite with a dressing room and bathroom, a true private space dedicated to comfort. An office and a library complete this level, contributing to the refined and friendly atmosphere of the house. Upstairs, the sleeping area consists of three bedrooms, two of which open onto a large balcony with views of the forest. Two bathrooms complete this level, providing optimal comfort for the whole family. The property also includes, still on the ground floor, an independent T4 apartment of approximately 91 m², comprising two bedrooms, a dressing room, a bathroom, an office, a living room with a fireplace, and a kitchen. This independent space offers multiple possibilities: welcoming family, guest accommodation, professional activity, or rental project. Finally, the house benefits from a large basement of about 80 m², allowing parking for up to four vehicles, as well as numerous storage spaces. This rare property combines volumes, features, and potential, in a sought-after environment at the gates of Toulouse.This description has been automatically translated from French.

A 19th-century farmhouse and outbuildings set in over 4 hectares between Toulouse and Montauban, along the Tarn River, in the Occitanie region. Accessible via a path leading to the entrance gate, the property is surrounded by landscaped, wooded grounds featuring meadows interspersed with shrub-lined nooks and flower beds, as well as a spring that flows downhill toward the banks of the Tarn. At the end of a wide, curved gravel driveway, behind wooded areas, the facade of the farm’s main building comes into view. The farm is made up of three single-story buildings: a barn used as a large garage, a dovecote, and the main residence. The date of the farm’s construction—1854—is engraved on a wall in the attic. The traditionally built structures are made of local brick, wood, and canal tiles, with gabled or hipped roofs; the moldings are simple, and the windows are straight or feature low arches. The entire renovation of the buildings was carried out according to best practices: particular attention was paid to the preservation and enhancement of the original features, the use of high-quality and eco-friendly materials, as well as modern equipment and technologies, such as salt treatment for the pool and double-glazed windows. The various buildings are connected by a gravel path, which also leads to the swimming pool. Opposite them, an oak copse leads to the spring and pond within the grounds.

A 17th-century manor house with a panoramic view, outbuildings, a swimming pool and helipad, in a 13-hectare estate, in the Limargue sector. The property is located in a farming hamlet that is very typical of the Limargue sector, in a dominant position on a ‘pech’, the name given locally to a hill. The manor house and its large courtyard to the north used for private parking can be found at the highest part of the estate and can be reached directly through a wrought-iron gate that opens off the country road running through the hamlet. There is another entrance via the south, via a long earthen track that winds through the fields, leading to the barn and hangars spread out through the 13-hectare estate. Opposite the splendidly looking manor house, built in 1608, restructured in 1688 and extended in 1823, there is a large building combining garage space and living space. It lines one side of the courtyard and separates the manor building from the other houses in the hamlet. The manor house and barn underwent extensive renovation work between 2002 and 2007. When work began, the manor house was in a state of near ruin and it took two full years of work to make this edifice alone habitable. The totally uninterrupted view takes in a succession of natural meadows bordered by hedges and woods. A long, 12-metres by 3-metres, salt-filtered, heated, granite swimming pool fitted with a waterfall fountain, counter-current swimming system and a security roller shutter that is fully concealed when open, has been installed to the northwest of the house. Alongside the earthen track that leads down to the vegetable garden, another barn has partially been converted into a fitness room. Further to the south, a helipad and its modern facilities have been smartly blended into the wooded countryside, away from view. On the other side of the valley, a third barn still serves its original agricultural purpose. At its southern tip, the property is enclosed by a naturally cultivated vegetable garden, an orchard and a storage hut. Not far from the vegetable garden, there is a 20-metres by 60-metres dressage area, next to which a hangar for the horses has been erected; there is also another shelter to the north, nearer to the residence. In the shade of a small wood, a natural pond into which a spring on the estate flows also stands on the property.

A Gascon chateau, a commandery of the Knights Templar and their many outbuildings around an enclosed garden, in the centre of a charming and historic village, at the gates of the Gers department, one hour from Toulouse. Built on a rocky outcrop and enclosed by fortified walls, the detached complex of buildings overlooks the village's few neighbouring houses and enjoys a 360° view of the surrounding rolling countryside from each of its edifices. Sheltered from view, the property is also steeped in silence given that the secluded village is only accessible via one small road. The adjacent buildings that compose the architectural complex surround a grassy courtyard as well as the former chapel of the 'Knights’ Manor', which became a church in the 15th century. Although it forms a harmonious whole with stone exteriors topped with barrel tile roofs, different buildings stand out due to the masonry of their exteriors, their roofs and other architectural elements specific to the successive periods in which the property was remodelled, such as its patios or windows. Consequently, the chateau that houses the current 330-m² dwelling distinguishes itself from the rest of the property thanks to its towers that cadence its exterior walls clad in stone and small bricks, as well as its many windows and immense patio of more than 100 m², highlighted with authentic balusters. As for the former Knights Templars monastery, which was later used as a wine storehouse and then a residence, it is a perfect example of medieval architecture. The horseshoe-shaped building presents traces of its former functions as a fortified chateau as demonstrated by the arrow slits, loopholes and scars resulting from the multiples modifications to its exterior over the centuries. With a surface area of 450 m², it has two storeys, including the attic space, and is topped with a gabled roof bordered by a triple Genoise corbel, while its exterior walls, composed of an amalgam of unpointed massive rubble stone masonry and ashlar stone, are characteristic of medieval constructions. Nestled next to one another, the outbuildings – former barns, stables, wine storehouse and other storerooms – are arranged between the two main buildings in such a way as to create a single edifice, which acts as the village's epicentre. It was only recently that a tree-filled landscaped piece of land below the village was annexed to the property. Today, sheltered from view, it includes a swimming pool and pool house in need of a bit of refreshing.

A medieval manor, redesigned in the 18th century, perched upon a plateau in France’s Quercy province with a sweeping view of the River Dordogne. The manor stands where lanes cross paths, upon the Gramat plateau, where it enjoys a commanding position with views of the entire Dordogne valley. Indeed, the panoramic vista stretches to the Auvergne hills and the Château de Castelnau-Bretenoux. Over time, the hamlet provided the manor with outbuildings, before its population dwindled. Today, the hamlet still includes a little farm, which is in business and produces walnuts. This farm lies beside the property. With its elegant dovecote tower, the property brings together, in a harmonious L-shaped arrangement, a main section and a series of little dwellings, once inhabited by the estate’s 40 vineyard workers and artisan coopers. So a self-sufficient life of labour was enjoyed on the site. The protective enclosure formed by the layout of buildings bears witness to the estate’s small, hard-working community of yesteryear, at once focused on its own world and open to the world around it. The hamlet was already indicated on the Cassini Map – the first detailed map of France – so we know it existed before 1789. Yet arrow slits low down in the walls and the remains of a spiral staircase suggest that a fortification stood here before, doubtless during the Hundred Years’ War. The same family inhabited the manor from 1600 to 1785, as dates engraved here and there tell us. The edifice took on its current form at the start of the 18th century, when there was a drive to make fortresses more comfortable and brighter. Later, in the early 20th century, it was modernised with electricity and upper-middle-class comfort. During the Second World War, the manor, with its hamlet, formed an important site for the French Resistance, for which it served as a prime look-out. The manor was then neglected unjustly. But it was restored at the end of the 20th century and the current owners later created the warm, welcoming atmosphere that it offers today. All around the property, there is a natural backdrop with delightful luxuriance in the summer – this lush decor is the centrepiece of the site, which enjoys absolute privacy, nestled in France’s beautiful Quercy province.

A large elegant house from the early 19th century with grounds & a swimming pool, one hour from Toulouse and ski slopes, in the town of Saint-Gaudens. Accessible from the street via a large gate, which opens onto a small drive, the manor house, built in 1870, has either two or three storeys, depending on its various volumes, and is topped with single-pitch, gable, three-sided and hipped slate rooftops. Built out of ashlar stone and covered in ochre-colour plaster, three rectangular sections or foreparts, as well as a square tower, make up the asymmetrical and elegant building, the various features of which recall the Gothic Revival style. With an exterior designed in such a way as to provide the dwelling with both its character and identity, its light-colour ashlar stone pilasters with smooth rusticated stonework and sharp corners accentuate its various angles. The house’s colourful friezes with geometric patterns in blue, red and cream, crenels and stone or zinc mouldings along the cornice, wraparound stringcourses as well as the roofs’ projecting eaves, all contribute to the building’s overall elegant appearance and characteristic ornamental grace. The pinkish ochre of its exterior walls highlights all of its decorative elements, while the plain stone or beige-colour plaster-coated window and door surrounds, corners, foundation and stringcourses showcase the structure of the architecture’s volumes. The manor’s large-paned windows and doors, mainly rectangular in shape, have flat or moulded surrounds, some of which are highlighted by a windowsill, an entablature, fanlights or a balcony with a stone guardrail for those facing south, while the tower, with mostly rounded or dropped arch windows, is illuminated by triple windows on each side of its top floor. In addition, a round oculus crowns the manor’s central second-floor window to the south and an arched window overlooks the rectangular glass doors that open onto the first-floor patio facing east.

A remarkable property for events, accommodation and gastronomy in a corner of France renowned for its natural beauty and art of living, 40 minutes from Toulouse and Montauban. Tucked away among vineyards and fields, the property stands out for its balance and harmony. A long driveway lined with trimmed hedges and punctuated with stone statues leads to a neatly designed court of honour, which draws your gaze to the main house. This edifice, a grand dwelling with a ground floor and first floor, has an even design and is long and rectangular in form. Its elevations combine brickwork with pale rendering. They are punctuated with a harmonious series of windows fitted with painted shutters and spaced out in a majestic arrangement. The house is crowned with a tiled roof that completes the edifice with understated elegance. Tall trees, including slender cypresses, age-old plane trees and imposing cedars, create a protective environment around the main dwelling. Spread out around the edifice are several outhouses, including a huge reception hall set back from the grand dwelling, a brick lodge and, opposite the latter, a building that is bathed in natural light and that lends itself to a range of possibilities. A former dovecote, converted into a dwelling, is more vertical in form and, in line with it, a workshop and boiler room edge the parkland. Among this series of buildings and natural spaces, the grand house stands proudly as the property’s centrepiece – the jewel in its crown – and bears witness to a refined art of living that endures today.

A characterful hillside house with a garden overlooking the surrounding countryside, nestled in a highly sought-after residential suburb of Toulouse in south-west France. The property is part of a remarkable series of buildings that were unveiled in 1932 and were designed to provide the city of Toulouse with drinking water. You enter the property via a large gate framed between two pillars. The house is designed in the characteristic style of Toulouse’s early-20th-cenutry architecture. It was built upon land above an underground aqueduct that runs through the Pech-David hill and joins a water-lifting station beside the River Garonne. The plot on which the dwelling stands is now private. This plot includes a paved driveway, a court where three vehicles can be parked, a covered garage, and an enclosed garden that enjoys absolute privacy and offers a 40m² terrace. The land that lies at a lower level and houses the aqueduct belongs to the city of Toulouse and cannot be built upon. This ensures that no neighbouring property on this plot will be built.

An old stone house and shop nestled in one of France’s most beautiful villages with a view of a rocky cirque. This fine dwelling is tucked away among the round and square towers that grace the village’s many country houses, which also feature quaint dovecotes – some genuine, others false. The house is inconspicuous, its architecture unpretentious. Its shape softens the angular forms of the surrounding medieval structures and the sturdy remains of the fortified old town. The building was probably made in the fifteenth or sixteenth century as a modest home. It captures much of this castle village’s unique history. Its simplicity makes it stands out from Autoire’s other houses. Unlike other dwellings in the village, this property does not feature towers, dovecotes, mullioned windows, half-timbering and corbels. Instead, it features straight lines and the stout design of the old block-like houses with upper floors that you find along the Dordogne valley. There are two entrance doors leading into the building. One is on the west side. You enter it at the garden level of the dwelling, at the end of a small garden with a terrace that enjoys a splendid corner spot with a clear, breathtaking view of the nearby limestone cliffs of Autoire’s spectacular cirque. The other one is on the north side. You enter it via a courtyard – a former threshing area – at the ground level. This expanse takes you to a large entrance into two shops next to each other, in front of which chairs and tables are placed for customers. At the back of the courtyard stands a fine modern extension of timber boards that runs along part of the facade made of Quercy stone, where a semibasement with a workshop, boiler room and storage space lies.

A group of buildings, including a dwelling, two small holiday cottages, barns and offices, constructed out of Quercy stone and surrounded by rolling countryside, between the Lot and Tarn-et-Garonne departments. Located on the side of a hill, the property features a little more than one hectare of land, creating a natural shoulder halfway up the slope and extending down the hillside. As for the dwelling, facing fully south and overlooking the valley, it provides unobstructed views of the Quercy hills, while, the whole complex, made up of several local limestone buildings, is gracefully arranged around a courtyard, a number of patios and meadows bordered by oaks and maples. With its simple and balanced silhouette, the dwelling is topped with a hipped roof, whereas two small holiday cottages and a group of stone outbuildings – a former stable that has now been turned into office space, as well as two open-air barns, including one with a wide covered patio, ideal for summer meals – round out this group of bucolic edifices. In addition, set back from the other buildings, a swimming pool inconspicuously hidden within the verdant vegetation not only blends in seamlessly with the rest of the garden, but is also immersed in peace and quiet. Meticulously cared for, while respecting its history, and designed as if to assimilate perfectly with Quercy’s topography and dazzling light, all of its original volumes, ancient materials and views have been preserved, while the natural colour of its stones, barrel tiles and pastel shutters dialogue with the surrounding vegetation in a delicate balancing act between architecture and nature.

A restored sheep barn, with outbuildings and 1.5 hectares of land with a swimming pool, in the Gers area, 40 minutes from Agen and 1 hour from Toulouse. A country road leads to a group of stone houses that are overlooked by a 13th-century Gascony castle that dominates the valley. Just a few metres and a further bend separate the edges of the hamlet from the entrance to the property, via a discrete stone paved drive leading down to a grassy area where several vehicles can be parked. On the hillside, opposite the valleys of the Gers almost reminiscent of Tuscany, the buildings are so well integrated into their environment that they are almost invisible. Tucked away among the vegetation, only a small part of a roof peeks through the foliage, revealing the presence of a house. In the same alignment, two recently constructed buildings with wooden cladding are set against a backdrop of lime trees that provide shade on sunny days. They nestle into the hillside and are well integrated into the grounds. Between them, a concrete staircase leads to the upper part of the plot where the main residence and an outbuilding standing opposite can be found. Inspired by Provence, small stone walls underline the terraced garden, filled with many tree types typical of southern France. From a patio adjoining the residence’s southern façade, a flight of steps leads to a vast swimming pool area, surrounded by lush and exotic vegetation. The buildings overlook the various terraces in the grounds and approximately 1.5 hectares of land on which there is an orchard and a meadow, bordered by old trees.

A recently renovated country house with large outbuildings and 7.5 hectares of grounds with a river, nestled near a picturesque town in France’s Gers department. The country house is nestled in the middle of the countryside, yet it is only a few minutes away from shops by car. The fine edifice stands in the middle of its grounds, which are made up of vast meadows, through which a river flows. Part of this river is channelled into a moat that edges the terrace in front of the dwelling. Two driveways lead to the different buildings. The first drive runs alongside the river up to a covered entrance passage by the main house. The other drive stretches from the fields to an entrance between two tall stone walls by the outhouses. A country road runs alongside the property at a lower level. The main edifice was built upon a holy mount of the local Camarade parish in the 11th century. Today, the building displays traits that are typical of country homes that were redesigned in the 18th century. Its main section is L-shaped. It has a ground floor and a first floor. A square tower with a ground floor and a first floor adjoins the main section on its west side. The whole edifice offers a 560m² floor area. A second building made of stone stands at an angle to the edifice, on the other side of its moat. In line with it there is a huge barn with looseboxes and an open-sided shelter that completes its east-facing elevation. A little further on, there is a tall L-shaped house with a ground floor and a first floor. It is waiting to be renovated. A request for planning permission has been submitted for this. The roofs of the buildings have two, three of four slopes. They are covered with barrel tiles. These roofs were recently renovated or redesigned. They are underlined with génoise cornices. The elevations are plain. They are made of rubble stone. Ashlar forms their quoins and door and window surrounds. The elevations are mostly coated with rendering, though in some parts there is pointing with exposed stonework. The country house’s elevations are punctuated with windows that are slightly arched and spaced out symmetrically. And the outbuildings have rectangular windows that are spaced out less evenly.